AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Djed Spence
Players most similar to Djed Spence (Defender, €30.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Djed Spence
- 1.Pedro Porro 86% DNA match·Tottenham Hotspur€40.0M
- 2.Ryan Sessegnon86% DNA match·Fulham€20.0M
- 3.Micky van de Ven85% DNA match·Tottenham Hotspur€65.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
DribblesTop 4%
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“A Defender....”
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A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Djed Spence by playing style are:
- Pedro Porro (86% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), penetrates with forward passing (11.2 final-third passes/90), central to possession (78 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (9.7/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Ryan Sessegnon(86% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Micky van de Ven(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success).
Transfer Intelligence
Pedro Porro delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 33% premium over Djed Spence, with 2.40 tackles won per 90 at age 26.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Pedro Porro
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Spain26yContract 2028
Tkl/902.40
KP/901.68
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Spence: €10M more expensive
86% match
€40.0M
#2
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Ryan Sessegnon
Fulham · Premier League
England25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.37
KP/900.69
vs Spence: €10M cheaper
86% match
€20.0M
#3
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Micky van de Ven
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Netherlands25yContract 2029
Tkl/901.26
KP/900.19
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stablevs Spence: €35M more expensive
85% match
€65.0M
#4
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Riccardo Calafiori
Arsenal · Premier League
Italy23yContract 2029
Tkl/901.81
KP/900.34
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€50.0M
#5
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Kyle Walker-Peters
West Ham United · Premier League
England29yContract 2028
Tkl/903.19
KP/900.49
86% match
€13.0M
#6
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Gabriel Gudmundsson
Leeds United · Premier League
Sweden27yContract 2029
Tkl/902.22
KP/900.72
85% match
€15.0M
#7
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El Hadji Malick Diouf
West Ham United · Premier League
Senegal21yContract 2030
Tkl/901.49
KP/900.93
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
€28.0M
#8
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Destiny Udogie
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Italy23yContract 2030
Tkl/901.98
KP/900.91
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€35.0M
#9
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Matty Cash
Aston Villa · Premier League
Poland28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.94
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€22.0M
#10
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Neco Williams
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Wales25yContract 2029
Tkl/902.71
KP/901.07
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€25.0M
#11
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Lucas Pires
Burnley · Premier League
Brazil25yContract 2028
Tkl/901.84
KP/901.32
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
€5.0M
#12
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Tyrick Mitchell
Crystal Palace · Premier League
England26yContract 2027
Tkl/902.67
KP/900.86
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€25.0M
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Djed Spence.
Ask AI about Djed Spence →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Djed Spence?▼
The top alternatives to Djed Spence based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Pedro Porro , Ryan Sessegnon, Micky van de Ven, Riccardo Calafiori, Kyle Walker-Peters. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.
Which players are similar to Djed Spence in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Djed Spence in 2026 include Pedro Porro (€40.0M), Ryan Sessegnon (€20.0M), Micky van de Ven (€65.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Djed Spence play and who plays similarly?▼
Djed Spence plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Pedro Porro (Spain, €40.0M); Ryan Sessegnon (England, €20.0M); Micky van de Ven (Netherlands, €65.0M); Riccardo Calafiori (Italy, €50.0M).
How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼
Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.